PRINCESS THEATRE

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17215, 18 January 1918, Page 6

PRINCESS THEATRE

The crowded attendance at tho Princess Theatre last night showed how greatly tho current entertainment is appreciated. Every item in tho programme was heartily applauded', _ and tho fun derived from the comicalities scattered throughout the presentation of "Izzy in Honolulu" delighted everybody. The turn presented b> Ernest Lashbrooke and Lydia Oarnc ("When Dreams Come True") charmed the entire audience by its poetry and grace. There will be a repetition of these attractions tonight. Havjjblet Company. The publio leaning towards revue as the staple ingredient in its entertainment will be further catered for on Monday evening with tho arrival of the Tom Ilaverley Musical Farce Company, who arc preceded -by glowing reports of uniform success in Sydney. "Two Irish Sports" is the name of his initial revue, and the chief pivots of fun will be the two Irish Adventurers, Dan Murphy (played by Mr Havorley himself) and Mick Casey (played by the veteran Irish comedian of the legitimate stage. Mr John F. O'Neill). The story is said to bo racy and amusing, a strong company of comedians and singers support the leaders, and the. show is further reinforced by a clever and attractive bevy of show girls, who. under the name- of "tho Cute Kowpie Wonders" are said to bo ono of tho chief factors in the undoubted popularity of the company throughout tlio Fuller circuit. Tho box plan is now open at tho Bristol. "NTJIJTE" PETROL GAS. A demonstration of the " Nulite" petrol gas light will be given at the Milton Motor ' Garage, Milton, on .Friday and Saturday next People interested in an up-to-date lighting system for country homes, churches, stores, byres, etc., aro invited to see 1917 modoJ of this syetcm of lighting. Simple, safe, and cheaper than kerosene.—-Laidlaw and Gray (Ltd.), solo N.Z. distributors.—Advt.